2017-18 Coaching Candidates Thread

[DuchesneEast]

I'm one of the diehards, like you, that still thinks BC can compete for championships in football if they build up their practice facilities and upgrade the stadium to attract recruits and fans. I think they can draw from the national network of Catholic HS to build top recruiting classes. They should on their own or with ND conduct camps at many top Catholic HS across the country. None of this will happen as long as Leahy is at BC.

Just wondering, what kind of upgrades should we do to Alumni to attract recruits? Are recruits impressed by empty seats and shiny new shitters?

I wish we could build something on the 24 acres off Hammond Pond now. Something gaudy and glorious.

[eepstein0]

Steve Addazio + SEC Talent = Les Miles

That guy is a freaking moron

[EagleDave]

I'm one of the diehards, like you, that still thinks BC can compete for championships in football if they build up their practice facilities and upgrade the stadium to attract recruits and fans. I think they can draw from the national network of Catholic HS to build top recruiting classes. They should on their own or with ND conduct camps at many top Catholic HS across the country. None of this will happen as long as Leahy is at BC.

Just wondering, what kind of upgrades should we do to Alumni to attract recruits? Are recruits impressed by empty seats and shiny new shitters?

Alumni is fine.

Pretty much every single other aspect of the program is not.

[innocentbystander]

Holy hire Les Miles RIGHT NOW

This would save Brad Bates' job at BC.

[HJS]

Steve Addazio + SEC Talent = Les Miles

That guy is a freaking moron

Greg Schiano, Brian Kelly, Doug Marrone, Les Miles, Al Golden, Tom Coughlin, Lane Kiffin... all coaches people here think the BC job is better than. When, in reality, the opposite is true.

Look, would I hire these coaches to coach an NFL team or a baby rapist school? With the exception of TC, probably not. But, for BC, they would all represent a shock-the-world type hire. Anyone who doesn't see that is deserving of Spaz and Daz and whatever version the of the two is hired next (be it Day or Brown).

I always enjoy these annual next head coach threads because it distracts from the reality of today. But, I always find it comical to see the wild/crazy views folks have on other coaches. It reminds me of the last basketball search when those same folks killed the suggestion of Jim Calhoun. Eddie Fogler's hiring committee is their just reward.

[innocentbystander]

Steve Addazio + SEC Talent = Les Miles

That guy is a freaking moron

and winner of a national title

Should have been Matty Ice vs LSU

[StratEagle]

I'm one of the diehards, like you, that still thinks BC can compete for championships in football if they build up their practice facilities and upgrade the stadium to attract recruits and fans. I think they can draw from the national network of Catholic HS to build top recruiting classes. They should on their own or with ND conduct camps at many top Catholic HS across the country. None of this will happen as long as Leahy is at BC.

Just wondering, what kind of upgrades should we do to Alumni to attract recruits? Are recruits impressed by empty seats and shiny new shitters?

I think we all know by now where corners stands on this issue.

[Eaglekeeper]

With the exception of TC and maybe Schiano, the rest of those coaches would never be successful at BC. TC does not appear to have any interest in returning to college ball, let alone BC. You would think Schiano would look for a bigger job.

When I say that Don Brown is the most realistic coach for BC, I'm not saying that it is a lock that he is the 2nd coming of TC, but every coach mentioned is not coming to BC for one reason or another. Focusing on the available talent pool, DB is the still the best candidate.

Facilities matter big time to recruits. IPF is a must that could include a better weight room and players lounge without mini golf and laser tag. Joking, we should put in bowling lanes to be different!

The stadium is easy, just look at Baylor (43,000), it has the amenities fans want today and it looks impressive to recruits. The lower bowl is fine, maybe install chair seats in the DBS areas. The upper decks are a disaster, especially the Conte Forum side which you cannot do much about without involving Conte. The deck over the Beacon St garage is easily removable as are the terrible boxes. Build a new deck, all club seats, new boxes at the height of the endzone boxes with outside seating. Capacity will drop by about 2,000 seats, but the club seats will sell out. With tailgating spaces shrinking and an aging fan base, you need to make improvements to retain as many season ticket holders for as many years as possible and attract new fans with first class amenities. Every stadium in the country realized this fact several years ago and many have made the upgrades or are in the design stage. BC is in an ideal location income wise to make it a profitable venture.

[angrychicken]

Steve Addazio + SEC Talent = Les Miles

That guy is a freaking moron

Greg Schiano, Brian Kelly, Doug Marrone, Les Miles, Al Golden, Tom Coughlin, Lane Kiffin... all coaches people here think the BC job is better than. When, in reality, the opposite is true.

Look, would I hire these coaches to coach an NFL team or a baby rapist school? With the exception of TC, probably not. But, for BC, they would all represent a shock-the-world type hire. Anyone who doesn't see that is deserving of Spaz and Daz and whatever version the of the two is hired next (be it Day or Brown).

I always enjoy these annual next head coach threads because it distracts from the reality of today. But, I always find it comical to see the wild/crazy views folks have on other coaches. It reminds me of the last basketball search when those same folks killed the suggestion of Jim Calhoun. Eddie Fogler's hiring committee is their just reward.

I agree with HomoJS.

[eagle9903]

Steve Addazio + SEC Talent = Les Miles

That guy is a freaking moron

Greg Schiano, Brian Kelly, Doug Marrone, Les Miles, Al Golden, Tom Coughlin, Lane Kiffin... all coaches people here think the BC job is better than. When, in reality, the opposite is true.

Look, would I hire these coaches to coach an NFL team or a baby rapist school? With the exception of TC, probably not. But, for BC, they would all represent a shock-the-world type hire. Anyone who doesn't see that is deserving of Spaz and Daz and whatever version the of the two is hired next (be it Day or Brown).

I always enjoy these annual next head coach threads because it distracts from the reality of today. But, I always find it comical to see the wild/crazy views folks have on other coaches. It reminds me of the last basketball search when those same folks killed the suggestion of Jim Calhoun. Eddie Fogler's hiring committee is their just reward.

Ha, you basically are the "next head coach threads"

[TobaccoRoadEagle]

Steve Addazio + SEC Talent = Les Miles

That guy is a freaking moron

Greg Schiano, Brian Kelly, Doug Marrone, Les Miles, Al Golden, Tom Coughlin, Lane Kiffin... all coaches people here think the BC job is better than. When, in reality, the opposite is true.

Look, would I hire these coaches to coach an NFL team or a baby rapist school? With the exception of TC, probably not. But, for BC, they would all represent a shock-the-world type hire. Anyone who doesn't see that is deserving of Spaz and Daz and whatever version the of the two is hired next (be it Day or Brown).

I always enjoy these annual next head coach threads because it distracts from the reality of today. But, I always find it comical to see the wild/crazy views folks have on other coaches. It reminds me of the last basketball search when those same folks killed the suggestion of Jim Calhoun. Eddie Fogler's hiring committee is their just reward.

I agree with HomoJS.

i agree with wang's agreement with moj

[Corporal Funishment]

With the exception of TC and maybe Schiano, the rest of those coaches would never be successful at BC. TC does not appear to have any interest in returning to college ball, let alone BC. You would think Schiano would look for a bigger job.

When I say that Don Brown is the most realistic coach for BC, I'm not saying that it is a lock that he is the 2nd coming of TC, but every coach mentioned is not coming to BC for one reason or another. Focusing on the available talent pool, DB is the still the best candidate.

Facilities matter big time to recruits. IPF is a must that could include a better weight room and players lounge without mini golf and laser tag. Joking, we should put in bowling lanes to be different!

The stadium is easy, just look at Baylor (43,000), it has the amenities fans want today and it looks impressive to recruits. The lower bowl is fine, maybe install chair seats in the DBS areas. The upper decks are a disaster, especially the Conte Forum side which you cannot do much about without involving Conte. The deck over the Beacon St garage is easily removable as are the terrible boxes. Build a new deck, all club seats, new boxes at the height of the endzone boxes with outside seating. Capacity will drop by about 2,000 seats, but the club seats will sell out. With tailgating spaces shrinking and an aging fan base, you need to make improvements to retain as many season ticket holders for as many years as possible and attract new fans with first class amenities. Every stadium in the country realized this fact several years ago and many have made the upgrades or are in the design stage. BC is in an ideal location income wise to make it a profitable venture.

UMass plays at Gillette which has every single thing you're clamoring for, and no one goes to the games. Think about it.

[Tom Dooder]

This is how LSU fans feel about Miles. A good summation:

http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2016/09/coach_o_to_the_rescue_after_bo.html#incart_river_home

And even though he is just Dazzler with 5-star recruits, the program is in such a sorry state, you back up the Brinks truck for him.

[Cadillac90]

I don't know if I have seen his name thrown out there and I do realize there was a little craziness in his last stint in the NFL as a head coach but what about Mike Singletary? I know he kind of flaked out with the 49ers but maybe college is a better fit for him.

[ATLeagle]

I don't know if I have seen his name thrown out there and I do realize there was a little craziness in his last stint in the NFL as a head coach but what about Mike Singletary? I know he kind of flaked out with the 49ers but maybe college is a better fit for him.

If Baylor wouldn't hire him, why would we? I've never heard him discuss Catholicism, but he's a very evangelical christian. Many of those groups have a strong anti-Papal view and some harsh words for Catholics. I don't think BC should mandate that the Head Football coach be a devout Catholic, but I do think he should be respectful of our traditions (team masses, etc.) and respectful of the University's Catholic mission.

[DavidGordonsFoot]

I don't know if I have seen his name thrown out there and I do realize there was a little craziness in his last stint in the NFL as a head coach but what about Mike Singletary? I know he kind of flaked out with the 49ers but maybe college is a better fit for him.

Mike Singletary's failures in San Francisco stemmed from the fact that he did not understand that most of his players do not see the field the way he did. Mike is a HOF with incredible football instincts that can't be taught and he couldn't communicate with his players at their level. Were he to come to BC, those same faults would be exacerbated.

[flakes]

As unlikely as it would be for our admin to hire Les Miles, I think it's much more unlikely he'd ever come here. It's like driving a Mercedes for 15 years then getting a Kia

[eepstein0]

Steve Addazio + SEC Talent = Les Miles

That guy is a freaking moron

Greg Schiano, Brian Kelly, Doug Marrone, Les Miles, Al Golden, Tom Coughlin, Lane Kiffin... all coaches people here think the BC job is better than. When, in reality, the opposite is true.

Look, would I hire these coaches to coach an NFL team or a baby rapist school? With the exception of TC, probably not. But, for BC, they would all represent a shock-the-world type hire. Anyone who doesn't see that is deserving of Spaz and Daz and whatever version the of the two is hired next (be it Day or Brown).

I always enjoy these annual next head coach threads because it distracts from the reality of today. But, I always find it comical to see the wild/crazy views folks have on other coaches. It reminds me of the last basketball search when those same folks killed the suggestion of Jim Calhoun. Eddie Fogler's hiring committee is their just reward.

Everytime you suggest Schiano someone should kick you in the balls as hard as humanly possible.

I'd prefer Daz to Schiano, I've seen both up close.

[angrychicken]

Turner Gill

[MrAwesomeII]

How about we rehire Cowboy Jack Bicknell?? Only on a year to year basis. He brings in Doug Flutie to be OC, and Mike Ruth as DC??? Or if Ruth cant handle it mentally, then how about Matt Richer as DC?? Flutie could take over after a couple of years.

[ILikeBC]

A player-coach model could really boost recruiting.

[DuchesneEast]

How about we rehire Cowboy Jack Bicknell?? Only on a year to year basis. He brings in Doug Flutie to be OC, and Mike Ruth as DC??? Or if Ruth cant handle it mentally, then how about Matt Richer as DC?? Flutie could take over after a couple of years.

Romanowski should be our S&C coach.

[gallopingghost]

Chip Kelly

There a are many successful college coaches that for whatever reason, can't coach in the NFL and go back to college with success. Steve Spurrier, Lou Holtz, Nick Saban to name a few.

Let's face it, Kelly is not an NFL coach. He sucked with the Eagles. Look at the Eagles now that he left town. The Niners are already getting beaten badly and will continue to suck. At the end of next season it will be obvious. Brad will bring the Sarg back for another year. He should start contacting Kelly during the 2017 season.

[DuchesneEast]

Chip Kelly

There a are many successful college coaches that for whatever reason, can't coach in the NFL and go back to college with success. Steve Spurrier, Lou Holtz, Nick Saban to name a few.

Let's face it, Kelly is not an NFL coach. He sucked with the Eagles. Look at the Eagles now that he left town. The Niners are already getting beaten badly and will continue to suck. At the end of next season it will be obvious. Brad will bring the Sarg back for another year. He should start contacting Kelly during the 2017 season.

Out of all the names mentioned, Kelly would be one of the few I would be really excited about.

[ILikeBC]

Chip Kelly

There a are many successful college coaches that for whatever reason, can't coach in the NFL and go back to college with success. Steve Spurrier, Lou Holtz, Nick Saban to name a few.

Let's face it, Kelly is not an NFL coach. He sucked with the Eagles. Look at the Eagles now that he left town. The Niners are already getting beaten badly and will continue to suck. At the end of next season it will be obvious. Brad will bring the Sarg back for another year. He should start contacting Kelly during the 2017 season.

Out of all the names mentioned, Kelly would be one of the few I would be really excited about.

Or just Ryan Day

[Iggle]

Ryan Day is Chip Kelly .20, so a perfect hire

[HJS]

I'd prefer Daz to Schiano, I've seen both up close.

This says everything you need to know about eppy's valuation of football coaches... especially since the "up close" likely refers to a shower taken while trying to lead a terrible NFL organization in Tampa.

[hansen]

I'd prefer Daz to Schiano, I've seen both up close.

This says everything you need to know about eppy's valuation of football coaches... especially since the "up close" likely refers to a shower taken while trying to lead a terrible NFL organization in Tampa.

Wait, Schiano joined the EO Coaching staff in the showerroom? When did this happen?!

[ILikeBC]

[Eaglekeeper]

If BC played Wagner and Buffalo at Gillette I would have gone to the game last Sat and this Sat. I like the club seats and the easy access and parking. I went to the BC/UMass game. Comparing BC fan support to UMass fan support makes no sense.